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Hotels in Odiongan

Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on Aug. 19, 2024.
Requested from DOT by R. Roxas at 09:34 AM on Aug. 19, 2024.
Purpose: Research and Consultancy
Tracking no: #DOT-633631269637

R.ROXAS Aug. 19, 2024, 9:34 a.m.

Hi, I would like to request the following information for research purposes: 1. List of hotels in Odiongan, Romblon 2. Bed capacity/ guest capacity for each hotel Thank you!

R.OFFICE Aug. 19, 2024, 3:48 p.m.

Dear eFOI user,

About your letter dated August 19, 2024, at 9:34 AM, regarding your request made under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch; specifically your request on "Hotels in Odiongan."

To effectively address your request, we kindly request additional information from you. This will enable us to provide you with the best possible service. In compliance with Sections 14.4.b, 14.5, and 14.6 of the 2023 DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:

  • Reasonable description of the information requested. In particular, it would be helpful to know the exact/specific information that you wish to request and its exact/specific covered period; - kindly indicate the period (ex. 2019-2021) for the number of tourists

  • Specific reason for, or purpose of, the request for information. Please note that general averments such as “for research”, “for information”, “for legal purposes” or other similarly worded purposes shall NOT be considered to have met the requirements of specificity; - kindly specify how the data will be used by providing the NAME/TITLE of research/ thesis/ study you are conducting with a brief background.

  • Identification and Proof of Authority. For example, for an employee or member, a copy of the company or organization I.D.; for students, a copy of the school I.D. or written endorsement signed by the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor.

Your prompt response will allow us to proceed with your request on time.

To respond to the request with ticket number #DOT-633631269637, please use the reply function located on the eFOI portal at https://savethedatev211152018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE0ZPSVBNTy01OTM3NzM2Njg1NjcM.

You will have 60 calendar days from the time of response to provide the requested information. We kindly request that you respond as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Officer

Department of Tourism

L.SERVICE Aug. 19, 2024, 5:29 p.m.

Dear Citizen,

We have received your request dated 19 August 2024 at 9:34 AM for the List of hotels in Odiongan, Romblon, and the bed capacity/ guest capacity for each hotel, under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Before processing your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Sections 14.4.b, 14.5, and 14.6 of the 2023 DOT FOI Manual by providing the following:

  • A reasonable description of the information requested. In particular, it would be helpful to know the exact/specific information that you wish to request and its exact/specific covered period; - kindly indicate the period (ex. 2019-2021) for the number of tourists
  • Specific reason for, or purpose of, the request for information. Please note that general averments such as “for research”, “for information”, “for legal purposes” or other similarly worded purposes shall NOT be considered to have met the requirements of specificity; - kindly specify how the data will be used by providing the NAME/TITLE of research/ thesis/ study you are conducting with a brief background.
  • Identification and Proof of Authority. For example, for an employee or member, a copy of the company or organization I.D.; for students, a copy of the school I.D. or written endorsement signed by the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor.

To protect your privacy, kindly send the copy of the ID via email at [email protected].

The 2023 DOT FOI Manual is accessible at http://tourism.gov.ph/transparency_seal.aspx

If you have any questions about your request, please reply directly through this eFOI portal using your unique Tracking Number: #DOT-633631269637

While we wait for your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 19 October 2024, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

DOT FOI Decision Maker

R.ROXAS Aug. 19, 2024, 9:11 p.m.

Our orgnaization is currently collaborating with Odiongan LGU on the "Tatak SE: Serbisyong May Puso." This initiative, established through a Memorandum of Agreement signed on May 6, 2024, aims to advance social enterprises in Odiongan to generate job opportunities and create a quality of live for the residents. As part of this endeavor, we are conducting macro-environment assessment of Odiongan. For this purpose, I kindly request the following information: 1. Updated List of Hotels in Odiongan, Romblon 2. Bed capacity/ guest capacity for each hotel 3. Total number of tourists visiting Odiongan annually from 2018 to 2023 These data are crucial for developing our macro-environment assessment, which will guide our future actions and recommendations. A copy of my company ID will be sent to the email provided shortly. Thank for your attention to this matter.

R.ROXAS Aug. 20, 2024, 1:18 p.m.

Hi, In case you haven't seen my email regarding a copy of my company ID, i'm attaching it here for your reference. Please acknowledge receipt. Thank you!

Attachments:

L.SERVICE Aug. 21, 2024, 3:20 p.m.

Dear Citizen,

We have received your reply dated 19 August 2024 at 9:11 PM for various tourism data in Odiongan, Romblon from 2018-2024, under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

We are now processing your request. Kindly give us until 11 September 2024 to respond regarding our findings.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us through this eFOI portal using the Tracking Number: #DOT-633631269637.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

DOT FOI Decision Maker

L.SERVICE Sept. 5, 2024, 3:36 p.m.

Dear Citizen,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated 19 August 2024 at 9:34 AM under Executive Order No. 2 s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You have requested the List of hotels in Odiongan, Romblon, and the bed capacity/ guest capacity for each hotel.

Response to Request

Your FOI request has been approved.

We have enumerated below the data on the number of rooms in Odiongan, Romblon sources from the Accommodation Capacity Survey (ACS) conducted in 2019 and 2023.

2018 - 364

2019 - 938

2020 - 938

2021 - 938

2022 - 938

2023 - 830

Meanwhile, you may find the list of DOT-accredited hotels in the Romblon through this link: DOT Accredited Tourism Enterprises

Please note that we can only provide some of the information you have requested as data on bed capacity/guest capacity for each hotel is not available.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with our response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review by writing a letter or email addressed to Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism and sending it through the email address: [email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with the response and should be made within 15 working days from the date you received this response. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 working days from the date when we receive your request for review.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Feedback

Additionally, for us to be able to provide you with better services, may we request you to accomplish the DOT FOI Request Feedback Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePz8rTG_IWrLgkIGCbNu39mM4Ms7XauR9LVUiE-6y8QCxyPg/viewform

Thank you.

Respectfully,

DOT FOI Decision Maker

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